The world's second-largest hamburger chain said in a statement Tuesday that it expects to close the transaction and list on the New York Stock Exchange in two to three months.

Under the agreement, New York-based investment firm 3G Capital will remain the company's majority shareholder with a 71% stake after selling 29% to Justice Holdings. 3G Capital acquired Burger King in 2010 in a deal valued at $4 billion.

"We believe that Burger King's aggressive plans for international growth will benefit from its visibility as a NYSE-listed public company," Justice Holdings co-founder Nicolas Berggruen said in the statement.

The announcement came after Burger King revealed a host of new menu items Monday -- including healthier options such as salads, wraps and smoothies -- that it billed as the "broadest expansion of food offerings in [our] 58-year history." The company also unveiled a new ad campaign featuring celebrities such as David Beckham, Jay Leno and Salma Hayek.